6-7 Sworn Enemy, 156 Silence, Inconsolable Wretch, Circle of Caina, New Kensington @Preserving Hardcore

This was my first time going to Preserving Hardcore. I hadn't ever been to New Kensington before. I was under the impression that New Kens was a dump. After getting there it turns out that New Kens is a dump. That's ok. Preserving Hardcore is in a great basement spot right next to the PJ's. Nice record store, nice little show space. A little tight once people start dancing, but the mosh was pretty respectable all night.

Unfortunately I don't know any of the bands that played before Sworn Enemy. I didn't know them going in, and I don't think even one band clearly said what their name is. So even when leaving I didn't know who was who. After doing some googling I think I might have figured it out.

Circle of Caina - Heavy hardcore metal. Nothing too memorable here.

Inconsolable Wretch - Heavy hardcore metal. The guitarist is the singer. I think other than Sworn Enemy they were the best band of the night.

156 Silence - The best known local on the bill. They are good and heavy hardcore. Again, nothing too memorable.

Sworn Enemy - Pretty much killed it. They played a few new songs too. One of them is real good, it's the song they have the video for. The new album is hit and miss, but the live set was awesome. They hadn't been in Pittsburgh for a decade, it was good to have them back. I should have got the white shirt.

Preserving Hardcore museum was pretty awesome. I wasn't expecting so much. A lot of local band shit in there, which is awesome. Some awesome old jerseys in there like the 25 Ta Life hockey jersey. Great place, too bad it's like an hour and a half from where I live or I'd go there all the time.

Highs - Sworn Enemy, the space.

Lows - Nothing.